Local Politics

An unexpected development unfolded recently at Cité Keur Gorgui, where the political bureau of PASTEF was convening at the residence of its leader, Ousmane Sonko. While the high-level meeting was underway and numerous journalists gathered outside, Mamadou Goumbala made an unscheduled appearance. Not listed among the official invitees, his arrival instantly drew significant attention from […]

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially promulgated the law amending the Electoral Code, a pivotal moment that continues to resonate across the nation. Following an intense period of political debate and anticipation, the head of state finalized the text, originally adopted by the National Assembly, on Friday, May 15, 2026. This presidential decree was a […]

The Cité Keur Gorgui residence of Ousmane Sonko transformed into a vibrant political command center on Friday, May 15, 2026. With PASTEF’s inaugural national congress on June 6, 2026, less than three weeks away, the leader of the Patriots convened his inner circle for a pivotal strategic meeting. Key figures from both the government and […]

At the age of 51, Matar Ndiaga Seck—a prominent political figure often described as a close ally of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko—has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) amid allegations of « acts against public decency ». The arrest follows a search warrant issued by police in Linguère, a town in […]

Actualité Politique Ivorian political landscape shifts as gbagbo’s return sparks debate on presidential tenure FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp = The reconfirmation of Laurent Gbagbo as the leader of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) continues to fuel considerable discussion within the Ivorian political arena. Following the party’s first ordinary congress in Abidjan, attorney Ange Rodrigue […]

The Alliance pour la République (APR) has voiced its strong condemnation following the detention of its member Pape Malick Ndour, who was taken into custody based on a warrant linked to the PRODAC case. The party, led by former President Macky Sall, declared that Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was the first to publicly refer to […]

Politics Laurent Gbagbo re-elected as leader of Côte d’Ivoire’s PPA-CI at Abidjan convention At a landmark ordinary congress held in Abidjan, members of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) overwhelmingly endorsed Laurent Gbagbo’s continued leadership of the party he founded after his return from The Hague. Marturin ATCHA |May 15, 2026|2 min […]

Urgent meeting convened at Ousmane Sonko’s home in Dakar Political tensions rise in Dakar as Ousmane Sonko, leader of Pastef, calls an emergency gathering of party officials at his residence in Cité Keur Gorgui this evening at 6 PM. The unexpected meeting has sparked widespread speculation about the upcoming political agenda, particularly as the party […]

Sénégal’s PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, through its High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP), officially commenced the internal election process for its president on May 14, 2026. A decision, identified as n°001/2026/HARP, outlines that the submission period for candidacies opened on May 15 and will close promptly at noon on May 20, 2026. An election addressing presidential […]

news politics Côte d’Ivoire: Disciplinary sanctions hit 61 PPA-CI members ahead of congress May 14, 202643 views FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Abidjan — Tensions are rising within the Parti des peuples africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) as the party prepares for its first ordinary congress on May 14-15, 2026. In an official statement released on May 13, the […]

A pivotal moment has arrived in Côte d’Ivoire as the nation closes a significant chapter in its electoral history. The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), which has been at the helm of organizing and supervising elections for the past twenty-five years, has officially been dissolved. This move concludes the tenure of an institution frequently met with […]

Bénin’s romuald wadagni steps into a demanding new presidential mandate The new president faces the complex task of balancing inclusive growth, political openness, and mending regional ties. Romuald Wadagni secured a decisive victory in Bénin’s presidential election on April 12, capturing 94.27% of the vote. His opponent, Paul Hounkpè, promptly conceded defeat, urging national unity […]